Fruit flies in the kitchen? Save money DIY

Fruit flies in the kitchen is a common problem in many homes.  In most cases a pest control company is not needed. Knowing where to look and what to look for will help you solve the problem on your own. Flies in the kitchen? When a commercial customer calls and says that they have fly […]

Can mice be dangerous? Yes, they chew wires

Can mice be dangerous? As a pest management professional I’m painfully aware that droppings are the main reason why people want mice gone.  However, mice along with other rodent pests can cause fires. Mice show up in the strangest places. Can mice be dangerous and cause fires? I’m writing this blog post on the sad […]

Chew holes from rats or mice?

Chew holes from rats are a common sign of their presence.  That’s why it never ceases to amaze me that people who have rats are surprised when we confirm their suspicions.  In fact, most people stay in denial for a while before they call in professional help. If you’re not recognizing chew holes from rats […]

Mice in the basement. How did they get in?

Mice in the basement is by far the most common symptom of mice found in homes.  The reason is that there are just so many areas where they can get in.  Mice are small and agile.  In fact, in order to get into a home they only need a hole the diameter of a pencil.  […]

Strange noises in the attic

Strange noises in the attic is a call that we get often.  As a company we’ve been around for over 22 years.  In that time we’ve learned that a lot of the noises that people hear repeat depending on the season and time of day.  Attics are the most notorious for having this occur. If […]

What do termites look like?

What do termites look like, do you really know?  More often than not the answer is “I know what termites look like I’ve seen them before”.  The truth is that most people are wrong and that’s ok.  There are pest control companies all over the world that would be happy to make the ID for […]